Hamas has released four female Israeli soldiers it had held for 15 months, as part of a deal for the release of 200 Palestinian prisoners in Israel.
This swap is the second exchange following a ceasefire agreement that started last weekend, aiming to pause the conflict for at least six weeks. The previous exchange occurred a few days ago, with the release of three Israeli hostages and 90 Palestinian prisoners.
Israel, Hamas to swap hostages, prisoners amid ceasefire test
The list of 200 Palestinian prisoners includes individuals convicted of deadly attacks against Israelis, with 120 militants serving life sentences.
Some prisoners will be required to live in exile, and there are concerns over where they will be sent. The exchange process is part of a broader ceasefire that also allows more aid to reach Gaza. Despite these developments, tensions remain high, and the conflict continues to take a devastating toll on both sides.